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Learn more about UIWPsalm 139: 1-3 Yahweh, you examine and know me, You know when I sit, when I rise, You understand my thoughts from afar. You watch when I walk or lie down, You know every detail of my conduct. Questions for reflection:What is my purpose?To whom do I belong?What do I take from this psalm?
Loving and gracious God, you have a plan for each one of us, You hold out to us a future full of hope. Give us the wisdom of your Spirit so that we can see the shape of you plan in the gifts you have given us, and in the circumstances of our daily lives. … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 21, 2021
God of Love, You are with us in every transition and change. As we continue our academic year with excitement and even some anxiety, we recall your deep compassion, presence, and abounding love. We thankyou for your gifts, skills, and talents with which you have blessed us. We thank you for the work of others … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 16, 2021
Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross John 3:13-17 Jesus said to Nicodemus: ‘No one has gone up to heaven except the one who came down from heaven, the Son of Man who is in heaven; and the Son of Man must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 15, 2021
Accompaniment is intimately linked to Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy. It always includes an element of personalized care and attention for the individual, whether via a spiritual companion, a pastoral care worker, or teachers. The key thing is being there. But first of all, you need to be close to them. If you are not readily … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 13, 2021
Rabbi John L. Rosove's Prayer Eternal God, Source and Creator of Life; From the depths we have called to you and we call to you again for courage, strength and wisdom on this ten-year anniversary of our nation's tragedy.Grant us courage to confront our enemies. Comfort those who stand alone without spouse, parent, brother, sister, … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 9, 2021
GratitudeBy Mary Oliver What did you notice?The dew-snail;the low-flying sparrow;the bat, on the wind, in the dark;big-chested geese, in the V of sleekest performance;the soft toad, patient in the hot sand;the sweet-hungry ants;the uproar of mice in the empty house;the tin music of the cricket’s body;the blouse of the goldenrod.What did you hear?The thrush greeting … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 8, 2021
Feeling our PainBy Richard Rohr We all have preferred styles of attention and ways that we perceive what is happening to us. It takes lifelong practice of what I call “mirror-wiping” to see things as they are, instead of as we are! “I” am always my first problem, and if I deal with “me,” then I can deal with … Continue reading
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 1, 2021
Four Strategies for Discernment In the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, there are various “rules for the discernment of spirits”—what we would simply call principles of wise discernment. Included in these rules are four helpful strategies to use when trying to make a good decision. Line up the pros and cons.Make a list of all the … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – August 30, 2021
